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After nearly three years, San Diego will do away with its COVID-19 state of emergency.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director RC Haus and Executive Director Bob Lehman, the San Diego Gay Men’s Chorus is celebrating its 34th anniversary of changing lives one voice at a time. With more than 300 members, it is one of the largest gay choruses in the world and has sung at locations including the White House, the Super Bowl and Lincoln Center. The Chorus performs in front of tens of thousands of San Diegans each year including sold-out shows at the historic Balboa Theatre in downtown San Diego. The group’s official mission is to create a positive musical experience through exciting performances that engage audiences, build community support and provide a dynamic force for social change. Follow them on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Our inaugural Jazz @ The JAI Guest Curator, legendary award-winning saxophonist Charles McPherson, and John Beasley, two-time GRAMMY winner, pianist, and composer, curate a program from Duke Ellington through the eras of jazz up to what’s happening now. John Beasley is joined by a roster of rising star jazz artists. John Beasley is a versatile pianist, composer, arranger who began his career in his 20s backing jazz icons Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard. Since then, Beasley has performed with a wide range of artists, including Dianne Reeves, Christian McBride, John Patitucci, Chaka Khan, and Carly Simon, to name a few. He was music director for international tours with Steely Dan, AR Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) and Queen Latifah and co-MD for Chucho Valdés La Creation tour. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

Prizewinner at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition and SONY Classical exclusive artist, Pablo Ferrández is hailed as a “new cello genius” (Le Figaro). A captivating performer, “Ferrández has the lot: technique, mettle, spirit, authority as a soloist, expressivity and charm” (El Pais). He has turned into a cello phenomenon and one of the most in-demand instrumentalists of his generation. For more information visit: theconrad.org Stay Connected on Instagram / Facebook

The 2nd Annual Girl Scout Cookies and Beverage Pairing is back, and taking place on Saturday, February 24! Stop by Sandbar, in Mission Beach, to try their pairing of Caramel Delights, with a uniquely crafted Caramel Delite Cocktail, or Lemon Ups paired with the fresh Lemon Ups Cocktail. Stay Connected with Sandbar Sport Grill! Facebook | Instagram | X

The Anyone’s Guess Band sources only the finest cross-genre musical materials from the 80s, 90s, 20s and Today, handcrafts them with unique style, packages them into bespoke ever-changing set lists and then delivers these fine quality tunes to their audiences wrapped in a sonic experience not often found. Their portfolio of songs has one theme in common: They must be great tunes that everyone knows, which aren't played by every other band out there. Genres: Rock, Country, Dance Pop, Southern Rock, Dance Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, New Wave, Funk / Disco, Indie, R&B. Stay Connected on Social Media! Facebook & Instagram

The tech billionaire breaks his silence more than a week after being indicted by French authorities. He faces wide-ranging charges including complicity to distribute child abuse images and to traffic drugs.

Marines from Camp Pendleton's 1st Marine Division will be among the 1,500 active duty troops sent to the border.

From watching the sun rise — yeah, it's a cliche but it works! — to dancing to techno music to doing good for others to just plain smiling, readers share what gives them optimism in times of trouble.

The state is officially back open on Tuesday, with most Covid-19 restrictions gone -- for now, at least. We take a survey of the new rules and the new situation. Plus, while many have chosen to not get a COVID-19 vaccine, there are a few among us who desperately want to be vaccinated, but can’t due to medical issues. And the San Diego city Council Monday voted unanimously to pass Mayor Todd Gloria’s $4.6 billion budget for the next fiscal year. Then, some critics claim critical race theory advocates discriminating against white people. Where does that idea come from and how is the understanding of this curriculum so vastly different among people? Also, we look at the transition back to in-person arts events, new challenges as venues start welcoming audiences back, and whether or not you'll be seeing masks on the people next to you. And, we hear from some San Diegans on whether they will be going to in person concerts, plays and other arts events in the coming weeks and months.